Understand the process before you commit to it.
Planning and building regulations don't have to be a mystery. These are plain-English explanations of the rules, routes and decisions that shape a project — written to help you understand your options before you spend money on drawings.
Practical explanations, not sales pages.
Every article answers one real question a client has actually asked — what Permitted Development covers, how long an application takes, what listed building consent means for your home. Some are published in full below. Others are still being written and will appear here as they're finished.
Five areas most questions fall into.
- PlanningPermitted Development, planning applications, and how decisions get made.
- ExtensionsWhat's realistically achievable on a house extension, and how to plan for it.
- Building RegulationsThe technical requirements that apply once a design is agreed.
- ConservationListed buildings, conservation areas, and heritage considerations.
- DevelopmentLand appraisal, viability and larger residential schemes.
Do you need planning permission for an extension?
Many single-storey rear and side extensions fall under Permitted Development, but conservation areas, listed buildings and certain roof or boundary conditions can remove that right — here's how to check before you start.
Read articlePlanning Permission vs Permitted Development: what's the difference?
How long does a planning application take?
Understanding Planning Policy for New Dwellings
Understanding Viability in Residential Development
Understanding Your Land's Development Potential
What Listed Building Consent Actually Covers
Still have a question of your own?
If it isn't covered above yet, the fastest way to get a clear answer is to ask directly — no obligation, no hard sell.